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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 798.33 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 798.33 and 392.02 is: 541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 798.33 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/798.33 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 798.33 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 312,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,961.33/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.21

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